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Home for the Future Capital Campaign“The Arc of Massachusetts is our strongest leader in advocating for individuals with developmental disabilities. It is through its great work that thousands of people have meaningful and fulfilled lives in the community.” - KEN SINGER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BERKSHIRE COUNTY ARC

The Arc of MassachusettsThe Arc of Massachusetts was founded 60 years ago with the goal of enhancing the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and assisting their families.

Today, the 200,000 individuals with disabilities living in Massachusetts and their families have greater access to community-based lifespan supports and services, including early intervention, family support, employment and residential opportunities, and social-recreational activities. The work of The Arc of Massachusetts made this possible.

“The Arc of Massachusetts has played a prominent role

in establishing and partnering with Advocates for Autism

of Massachusetts and has hosted AFAM since its founding more than

10 years ago. The Arc not only provides a ‘home’ for AFAM but is aligned with us in advocating on

behalf of people of all ages on the Autism spectrum.”

- MICHAEL J. BORR, CHAIRMAN ADVOCATES FOR AUTISM OF MASSACHUSETTS

“We at People, Incorporated have supported the efforts

of The Arc of Massachusetts. We have seen firsthand

how The Arc has successfully changed national, state,

and local perceptions and practices.”

- ROBERT CANUEL, PRESIDENT

PEOPLE, INCORPORATED

“The Arc of Massachusetts has helped tens of thousands of people over the past 60 years. We are so thankful that The Arc does the job that it does: banging on doors at the State House and relentless-ly fighting for the rights of disabled citizens. It is our duty to ensure that it has the resources and facilities to continue its work in the coming decades.”

- DAN SULLIVANPRESIDENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Arc’s Home for the Future Capital Campaign

The Home for the Future Capital Campaign seeks to raise $1.2 million to build a new statewide headquarters building that reflects our core values: accessibility, inclusion, and collaboration.

The Arc’s present building was originally a private home that has undergone numerous renovations to accommodate an ever-expanding array of needs and functions. The building provides meeting space and training facilities that serve dozens of stakeholders in the disability community, in addition to administra-tive offices and being a resource center.

A new building will allow The Arc to remain at the forefront of the struggle to build better lives for all members of the community. As we face new challenges, The Arc requires an up-to-date facility that can better serve our mission.

The new 3,600 square foot building will be fully accessible to people with a range of disabilities and will significantly increase our capacity. It will allow The Arc of Massachusetts to hold meetings with our dozens of partner agencies,

host legislators and supporters in comfort, conduct efficient legislative outreach through the use of the latest technology, offer a venue for workshops for family members and professionals, and provide a suitable work environment for our team of staff, volunteers and work-study students.

The Arc’s new home will be built on the site of the present headquarters and will include: » a 20-person conference room with a

partition to divide the room into two smaller conference rooms

» an 8-person conference room » handicap-accessible bathrooms » offices for staff, volunteers and

work-study students » resource center » document repository

“Early on my husband and I realized the importance of being strong advocates for our son Michael. We also recognized that the scale of advocacy needed to help him access the services he would need as an adult was well beyond what we as parents could provide. We are so thankful for The Arc’s outstanding leadership and advocacy, on the state and national level, to ensure that Michael and other individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families have access to these critical services. - TRACY ATKINSON

VICE PRESIDENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Our Mission The mission of The Arc of Massachusetts is to enhance the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. We accomplish this through advocacy of supports and services based in the community.

“Over the years that we have been involved with The Arc of Massachusetts, we have seen the organization’s work impact countless people’s lives. Our gift is a commitment to the mission of The Arc of Massachusetts and has great meaning to us as a lifetime achievement. We hope others share our commitment.

- THE NADWORNY FAMILY

The Arc of Massachusetts217 South StreetWaltham, MA 02453781-891-6270www.arcmass.org

Leo Sarkissian, Executive Director sarkissian@arcmass.org

Katrin Aback, Director of Development aback@arcmass.org

 

We are pleased to be able to offer prominent recognition of campaign donors. Naming opportunities include:

“From the beginning, The Arc of Massachusetts has always promoted and strived for inclusiveness and collaboration. The new building will literally be built on those principles by creating office and meeting space that is fully accessible to all.”

- DANIEL BURKE PRESIDENT & CEO, LIFEWORKS INC. & THE ARC OF SOUTH NORFOLK

Help to keep The Arc of Massachusetts as effective and dynamic in the future as it has been for the past 60 years!

Support the Home for the Future Campaign!  

With your gift of $1,000 or more, The Arc of Massachusetts will acknowledge your generosity on the plaque to be located in the new building’s reception area. In addition, you will be recognized in print publications such as the campaign honor roll, 2016 annual report, and an issue of The Advocate to be published in 2016. You also will be invited to join us as our special guests at the grand opening celebration.

Please consider making a gift to the Home for the Future campaign! To learn more or to discuss your contribution, please contact Katrin Aback, Director of Development at aback@arcmass.org or 781-891-6270 x105.  

Gifts of $250,000 or more » Reception area » Large conference room

Gift of $25,000 or more » Patio

Gifts of $100,000 or more » Small conference room » Executive Director’s office

Gifts of $10,000 or more » Windows throughout the building

Gifts of $50,000 or more » Education office » Government Affairs office » Finance office » Development office

Gift of $5,000 or more » A bench in the patio area